I needed a perfectionist to put "nothing beautiful without struggle" in Latin on my arm/shoulder…read more My usual Timebomb tattoo artist, Marcus, to his credit said, "You want Kyle for this". Kyle was hyper-accurate and precise. It looks perfect, and I mean perfect. He had a sign at his station that said "big tippers go to heaven" . I'm in. -- Dave

Can't recommend Captain Gordon, Christie, and Pari enough!!!!!…read moreI've gotten 20 piercings and 2 tattoos done by Time Bomb since 2019 and have had nothing but amazing experiences every single visit. Can't forget to mention that their shop is filled with the "Curiosities" portion which will entertain you for hours. I spot new trinkets and oddities every time I'm there. If I had to use one word to describe operations it would be "CLEAN". Their sanitation protocols are beyond medical standards and the term "professionalism" would be an understatement. Even as a seasoned piercing client, they're all still diligent in ensuring I'm updated and informed on aftercare practices as well. Advanced piercings, helix, lobe, and nipples, a wrist tattoo, and spine piece later, I'll always chose Time Bomb as my body mod providers. A full bodysuit tattoo piece is in the near future, and I can't wait!!!! I would and still do recommend Time Bomb to everyone I come across. Services: Ear piercing, Color ink tattoos, Tattoo aftercare, Piercings, Tattoo design, Female tattoos, Tattoos Requested style: Custom, easy to heal, low maintenance, and consultation in placement were all part of the process in piercing and tattoo decisions. Their team of professionals were able to answer all my questions and give sound advice in how I'd experience and heal from the new pieces. Cleanliness: I've walked into doctor's offices less clean than Time Bomb's shop. They take cleanliness and sanitation to a new level and it helps make the experience feel safe and cared for Artists: My piercers were Alden, Jasper, Christie, Captain, and Pari, tattoo artists are John and Captain. I'd recommend all of them, although Pari was supernaturally fast with her piercing experience (3 helix's). No joke, it took under 5 minutes to place, prep, pierce, and clean up. The piercings themselves took maybe a minute and a half. Both Pari and Christie made the piercings hurt less than expected and have such a skilful and delicate touch that they're experts in their industry.

I got this tattoo as a walk in and this place did an amazing job the people that work here are very…read morefriendly and patient,I 10/10 recommend this shop.The vibes were also so fun and I loved the music and all the art work displayed

I'm basically a walking advertisement for Key City Tattoo at this point, and I'm very fine with…read morethat! These guys are the best of the best. That's why I keep going back (we're 10+ tattoos in at this point just with Key City!). Cleanly, friendly, and creative. I often have emailed the owner, Gary, a totally random concept to design. He has knocked it out of the park every time. As an art lover, I am just astounded by the level of creativity in this shop. I am often stopped on the street to ask where I got my tattoos done, and I always tell them Key City is worth the drive no matter where you are in the DMV. I have had two memorial ashes tattoos completed here, and I have been impressed with the professionalism, empathy, and dedication to making these special pieces of art. Their tattooing skill is top notch. Many of my oldest tattoos still look like they were done in the past year. Their aftercare instructions have always been clear and easy to follow. Bottom line. This is the shop to go to in Maryland. You won't be sorry!

Love love love it here, Josh is amazing highly recommend this place if you like traditional tats!…read moreThe atmosphere is very welcoming and everyone there is a vibe to be around! I got my shin tattooed here twice now and loved the results.

Brianne did AMAZING! She was very kind, and did a fantastic job on my tattoo! Thank you so much!read more

I love this shop! It's a small one with a handful of really great artists, and the vibe is hanging…read moreout with your friends goofing off. Everyone here is rad, and James is the best! He's super easy going, explains everything simply but not like I'm a dummy. Makes sure I'm comfy and ready to go, works quick and makes my tattoos look most excellent and keeps me giggling the whole time. Love working with a shop and artist that doesn't have tattitude and treats everyone fair and kind. Can't wait to go goof off and get another one!

Would leave a 0 star if I could tattoo was so trash it started to bleed 6 months later and major…read morehaloing definitely don't recommend

i genuinely enjoyed the process, getting a tattoo here is fun and makes it a great environment…read more Scott C. was fantastic and my fiancés mom and aunt went and got it done exactly how requested. will continue to go back. he did my entire left arm sleeve.

This might very well be the best shop in Maryland and one of the top on the east coast. Wish I was…read morebeing bias but just go to their Instagram and check out their list of artists. Everyone here is as good as it gets. Both men and women artists here take their jobs seriously and kick every tattoo right in the ass. I don't think I'm 7 years of being tattoo'd that I've wanted to be in a shop so often. You're in an old Victorian style mansion with giant glass windows in the middle of downtown Frederick, Maryland, enjoying life and getting tattoo'd. 10/10 experience. I personally go to Matt Torres @tengutorres on Instagram. My opinion, which is why you're here anyways, is that Matt is the best Japanese artist in the DMV. Out of all the artists I've been too, he cares the most about his customers. If you don't want a big traditional Japanese tattoo, maybe stop reading and go to another very talented artist in the shop (literally anyone, even their apprentice kicks ass) but if you do want something like this, Matt is it man. You get a zoom meeting to plan, you work together, he plans it out, he shows up early every time, he's ready. He studies his work, he studies the Japanese tattooing style, he reads up. You know what you're getting is better than the next and feel better self confidence wise. I promise you will never be disappointed in Matt's booth.

Amazing service. Lovely staff. I felt so comfortable here and enjoyed every minute. I went to see…read moreCaitlin and highly recommend her.

Had a tattoo done by Charli back in April (the review is late, I'm sorry)…read more Came to Blue Crab and Charli upon the recommendation of a friend. I couldn't have been more pleased with the shop, my experience and Charli. Upon entering, Jess greeted me and made me feel welcome. After waiting a few minutes, Charli came out to say hello, talk about my tattoo and gave me her opinion of what to do. She drew the stencil, placed it where we discussed and did her thing. It ended up being beautiful, beyond what I had imagined. She's so incredibly talented and her work is just fabulous. The attention to detail and working the tattoo in with what I already have - perfection. I'm so happy. I booked another appt with her in a few months. If you have any doubts - don't! Book the appt and see her!

Went in for a watercolor-esque tattoo that I had been dreaming of for years, and Seth made it look…read more1000x better than I could ever imagine!! His shop is super clean and the vibes are chill, he is incredibly talented and professional, and the price is right! I look forward to getting more ink done at Born of A Legacy!!

The atmosphere is great! Very welcoming and not overpowering like some other tattoo parlors. Felt…read morevery comfortable, clean, and had great pricing! Wonderful and professional artists at work.

this guy is very rude, and the piercings he does infected and has to be retired because same…read morereasons. bad quality, no length when the are swollen, something is wrong custome has to come back and pay again to change the jewelry. when I complain he just answer very rude. he doesn't explain charges and after the price go to expensive and still he arguing with the customer. I felt so unsastified. I have been paying for a bad service. he puts her niece who is apprentice and she is not doing well and still I have to pay full price. I won't recommend this place if I could I will give zero stars and no recommend to anybody to go that place.

0/10 would not recommend to a friend. (Or an enemy) I…read morecalled ahead to book an a appointment to get my septum pierced in August. When I arrived I was told the lead piercer was no longer in and I could not be seen by him. I was disappointed since I was not notified prior to coming in, but the apprentice expressed she could do it for $15. It was my birthday, so I was determined to get it pierced... The apprentice asked which ring I preferred and I expressed the smaller one since I have a smaller nose. The apprentice did not feel in my nose prior to piercing and then pierced my nose....she immediately said she missed and it was lopsided. I debated leaving as is because the pain was so bad , but she said she wouldn't be able to live with herself if I left with a lopsided piercing, she took out the jewelry and pierced my nose again, but this time hurt way more. I immediately felt like passing out and throwing up. She wasn't sure how to react and seemed scared. After finally receiving water and catching my breath and paid (and tipped) for my very much $15 worthy piercing - I left. Although it was not ideal, I did pay for what I got... so I thought. A few months later I went into another shop that had jewelry so I could exchange my ring. The piercer at this other location was MORTIFIED. She said the piercing was done incorrectly and would rip my cartilage of not taken out. She advised me to return to where I got pierced and give the lead piercer a chance to fix it. I returned to Snakeman's and the apprentice greeted me. I reminded her I was and expressed what the other piercer told me. As I was telling her, the lead piercer (who I am assuming is Snakeman/owner) and he asked what happened. I told him everything I just typed and immediately it was my fault. He didn't say sorry and started saying it probably occurred when I flipped my piercing, changing my jewelry too soon, and allergies. I expressed that I had done none of those things or have allergies. He then told me the piercer from the other location was being dramatic and told me it was my choice what to do next. I told him I understood that my cartilage probably wouldn't tear, but my nose was clearly was rejecting the piercing due to being done incorrectly twice. He told the apprentice to take out and told me that next time not to focus on what jewelry was "cuter." (Mind you, I was not informed that a smaller ring would do this) It made me believe what occurred was my fault. He never apologized (nor did she) once. I thought they would say sorry or maybe offer to redo my nose once it was healed. Obviously, I know I got what I paid for (a septum for $15) but to not apologize or to take some credibility was hurtful.